Distance & Online Services e-News
Going the Distance to Serve You
Libraries
spring 2014
EKU Libraries
Enhancing your online teaching Welcome to the Spring 2014 issue of EKU Libraries’ Distance & Online Services e-News. This newsletter will arrive in your inbox once a semester and will highlight new and exciting (and best of all, useful!) EKU Libraries resources and services for you and your students. Is there a library topic, service or resource you would like to see covered in a future issue? Just contact me and let me know! Brad Marcum Distance Education Program Officer Brad.Marcum@eku.edu | 859-622-1801
Online Library Resources Around the World
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Most of the Libraries’ online books, articles, and streaming films are licensed for unlimited users and can be accessed from anywhere in the world, at any time of day. They can be linked via course Blackboard sites, syllabi, faculty webpages, etc. To help you provide a durable link that is formatted to allow for on- and off-campus use, we have developed this guide to linking: libguides.eku.edu/linking. Or, if you prefer, send your library liaison the titles and he or she can provide you with correct permanent links.
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We buy the books you need! When faculty, staff, or students
place book requests via Library Express, we will often buy them for the collection rather than borrowing from other institutions. This is called “demand-driven acquisitions,” and it allows us to ensure that we are acquiring the materials you need, when you need them. Help us build a quality collection at library.eku.edu/library-express
Electronic Reserves:
Do’s and Don’ts
Some eBooks listed in our catalog have a one-user-at-a-time license. These should not be assigned as required readings because of the frustration this may cause both you and your students. Before adding an eBook to your syllabus, check with your library liaison to ensure that the eBook in question can be assigned for classroom use. If you give us plenty of lead time, in some cases we may be able to purchase additional access if needed.
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When requiring an entire class to read a specific article, it is important to distinguish between articles to which we have full text access versus articles which need to be borrowed. For the former, you may provide a durable link to all students. For the latter, as long as there is not more than one article from a particular journal, the instructor may request the article through Library Express and post it in the Blackboard site for that class. Please contact Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian Linda Sizemore linda.sizemore@eku.edu if you have any questions.
Library Resources for your classroom
EKU Libraries provide a wealth of scholarly collections to support your courses and services to assist you as you build resources into your syllabi. Most of our online books, articles, and streaming films are licensed for unlimited users and can be accessed anytime from anywhere in the world. You can link them via your course Blackboard sites, syllabi, and more. To learn how to make durable links formatted for on-and off-campus use, visit: libguides.eku.edu/linking or contact your library liaison. As you explore our resources, please note: Some eBooks are licensed for one user at a time. These are not recommended for required readings due to the frustration this may cause your students. Before adding an eBook to your syllabus, check with your library liaison to ensure that it can be assigned for classroom use. If notified in advance, we may be able to purchase additional access.
LibX Library Toolbar gives you quick access to EKU Libraries' resources, no matter where you are on the internet. LibX streamlines the following activities:
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When requiring an entire class to read a specific article, it is important to distinguish between articles to which we have full text access versus articles which need to be borrowed. For the former, you can provide a durable link to your students. For the latter, you may request the article through Library Express and post it in the course Blackboard site as long as you use no more than one article from a particular journal. For help, contact your library liaison.
• Checking fulltext availability and downloading fulltext articles • Locating and requesting materials • Reloading a website via EKU Libraries' proxy server • Searching text from any page
Learn more about LibX at libguides.eku.edu/libx
DSM-V is now available online! The newest edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), The Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, and DSM-5 Clinical Cases are available both online at EKU Libraries. It is the manual’s first major revision in nearly 20 years since the publication of the DSM-IV in 1994. The new edition introduces two fundamental changes to the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Check out the e-book versions at: ekulib.kyvl.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=1074522.
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Online Class Copyright Conundrums:
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Can I convert a DVD or VHS to streaming format for my Blackboard class?
Maybe. If the DVD/VHS is available in a streaming format, we have to purchase it in that format. We have several streaming media packages – search
video is available. If you would like us to convert a DVD/VHS, inquire early! It often takes several weeks to complete this process. Contact your library liaison for details about linking to streaming videos.
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Can I post two or more chapters from a book on Blackboard?
No. Best practices for using copyrighted works in higher education recommend one chapter from a book or no more than 10% of the work.
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Can I post two or more articles from a journal issue on Blackboard?
No. Best practices recommend one article per journal issue.
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Can I put links to YouTube clips in my Blackboard class?
Yes. YouTube regulates its site very well for copyright violations. Note that YouTube videos will sometimes become unpublished without warning.
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I found a pdf online. Can I copy it and put in my Blackboard class?
No. Linking is always recommended over copying since linking doesn’t involve copying the copyrighted material. For more information, contact linda.sizemore@ eku.edu or visit library.eku.edu/online-class
Information in this newsletter may not be substituted for formal legal advice from an attorney well versed in copyright law. The information is not provided in order to render legal services or practice law. If you have a legal problem, you should seek the advice of experienced counsel.
If you have questions, please contact your library liaison library.eku.edu/liaison-program
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